Summer fun shouldn’t be spoiled by murky pool water or vanishing chlorine. Between UV rays, heat, and heavy pool use, maintaining water clarity and sanitation can be a real challenge. Here’s how to beat the summer heat with a smart product strategy—featuring Pinch A Penny's trusted line of pool care products.
Evaporation is a natural response to heat—and it messes with your pool chemistry. As water levels drop, your chlorine becomes less effective or overly concentrated. It's important to top off your pool regularly and test your chemical levels weekly to stay on track. Since adding water dilutes the pool, be sure to always take a water sample to Pinch A Penny for a free seven-point water test any time you add water to your pool to make sure your water is balanced and safe for swimming.
Sunlight breaks down unstabilized chlorine in a matter of hours, so the long, sunny days we enjoy actually burn up the chlorine faster. Using a combination of Suncoast Complete Tablets and Suncoast Liquid Stabilizer helps protect your chlorine investment, making it last longer and be more efficient in sanitizing your pool.
It's a good rule of thumb to shock your pool once a week, or more if you use it more frequently than normal. Use Suncoast Gold Liquid Chlorine or Suncoast Supershock to eliminate bacteria and keep your pool water clean and clear.
Yes. It's a common misconception that you don't need to add stabilizer if you're using stabilized chlorine tablets. Pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid) acts like sunscreen for chlorine and tablets do not have enough stabilizer to fully protect your chlorine from the sun. If you don't like granular stabilizer that needs to dissolve in your skimmer, try our Suncoast Liquid Stabilizer—no dissolving, no clogging!
Use all three for a well-rounded maintenance routine.
A clear pool is a happy pool. Keep yours safe and stunning with Pinch A Penny's expert pool care products. Visit your local Pinch A Penny store today!
